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		What to do if short-term renters trash your home MoneySense \| Aug 13, 2019
		Vancouver has the highest bike thefts per capita of major Canadian cities Daily Hive \| Aug 9, 2019
		What does Vancouver’s new short-term rental bylaw mean for insurers? Canadian Underwriter \| Apr 24, 2018
		What does Vancouver’s new short-term rental bylaw mean for insurers? Canadian Underwriter \| Apr 24, 2018
		High real estate prices are sparking a surge in unorthodox housing – and new ways to think about insuring a home National Post \| Mar 6, 2018
		New App Helps Decrease Bike Theft in Vancouver by 30%, May Launch in Toronto iPhone in Canada \| Nov 30, 2017
		Airbnb: Who’s covering it? Canadian Underwriter \| Nov 20, 2017
		Newly legalized Airbnb rentals — Who’s insuring them? Canadian Underwriter \| Nov 16, 2017
		InsurTech will “change the way insurance is distributed” Canadian Underwriter \| Oct 3, 2017
		Square One urges those using short-term rental programs to speak with their insurance provider Insurance-Canada.ca \| Aug 28, 2017
		Make sure clients’ belongings are protected during a move Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 25, 2017
		Most Canadians fail to properly insure their belongings while moving homes: Survey Insurance Business Canada \| Aug 18, 2017
		Canadians are not properly insuring their belongings while moving to a new home Insurance-Canada.ca \| Aug 17, 2017
		80% of polled Canadians not properly insuring belongings when moving to new homes Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 16, 2017
		Square One finds that 80% of Canadians are not properly insuring their belongings while moving to a new home National Post \| Aug 16, 2017
		Many homeowners are renting out rooms illegally: poll Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 3, 2017
		17% of secondary rental suites in Ontario, Alberta and B.C. considered illegal: Square One Insurance survey Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 3, 2017
		If you haven’t disclosed your home’s rental suite, you may be breaking the law Global News \| Aug 2, 2017
		Square One finds that 15% of secondary rental suites in Canada are illegal National Post \| Aug 2, 2017
		Evacuated B.C. families can expect $11,300 in financial losses Business News Network \| Jul 10, 2017
		Wildfire evacuees suffer average loss of $11,300: Square One Insurance Canadian Underwriter \| Jul 7, 2017
		Canadians evacuated from homes after a wildfire can expect to suffer $11,300 in financial losses Canadian Underwriter \| Jul 6, 2017
		Elevator injuries are going up – and there’s insurance for that Insurance Business Canada \| May 17, 2017
		Insuring heritage homes – how to break through the complications Insurance Business Canada \| Apr 25, 2017
		Elevator lawsuit offers vital lessons for insurance brokers Insurance Business Canada \| Apr 21, 2017
		Square One finds that 41% of renters with roommates don’t have home insurance ILSTV \| Mar 21, 2017
		Square One finds that 41% of renters with roommates don’t have home insurance National Post \| Mar 20, 2017
		Square One finds it ‘surprising’ how many renters go without home insurance Canadian Underwriter \| Mar 20, 2017
		Does insurance cover for fireworks-related accidents? Insurance Business Canada \| Nov 2, 2016
		Wayne Moriarty: When fireworks fun goes terribly wrong The Province \| Nov 1, 2016
		Airbnb insurance even more essential Insurance Business Canada \| Aug 19, 2016
		Canadian bike thefts jumped 31% in one year Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 16, 2016
		Vancouver has the highest rate for bike thefts in Canada: Insurance study Insurance Business Canada \| Aug 2, 2016
		Vancouver leads the way in bike thefts per capita Business in Vancouver \| Jul 29, 2019
		Bike theft highest in Vancouver: report News1130 \| Jul 28, 2016
		Square One warns that BC residents may no longer receive government assistance for inland flood damage National Post \| Jul 4, 2016
		What insurance coverage is needed during a wildfire News1130 \| May 6, 2016
		Canadians wrongly feel they have flood insurance with their homeowners policies Live Insurance News \| Feb 26, 2016
		Square One finds 65% of Canadians wrongfully believe that home insurance protects against flood damage National Post \| Feb 22, 2016
		65% of Canadians unaware of flood exposure Insurance Business Canada \| Feb 22, 2016
		Surveyed Canadians uninformed about flood damage protection: Square One Canadian Underwriter \| Feb 22, 2016
		91% of homeowners are unaware of this coverage gap Insurance Business Canada \| Nov 17, 2015
		Square One finds 9 in 10 Canadians are unaware of a common home insurance condition… Insurance-Canada.ca \| Nov 17, 2015
		Brokers dissect Airbnb’s new insurance coverage Insurance Business Canada \| Oct 26, 2015
		Pemberton landslide teaches family tough lessons about home insurance News1130 \| Sep 23, 2015
		Laneway homes raise insurance questions MSN News \| Sep 18, 2015
		Growing popularity of laneway houses raises concerns about insurance CTV News \| Sep 18, 2015
		New CMHC rules to increase “income suite” clients Mortgage Broker News \| Aug 28, 2015
		Insurer reacts to key lobbying effort Insurance Business Canada \| Aug 26, 2015
		Secondary suites most common in B.C., says study CBC News \| Aug 25, 2015
		Vancouverites likely to rent out suite, survey finds 24 Hours \| Aug 24, 2015
		B.C. homeowners way more likely to rent out part of their property BC Business \| Aug 24, 2015
		More than 40% of Vancouver house owners rent out parts of their homes: survey Business in Vancouver \| Aug 24, 2015
		About one-quarter of homeowners in British Columbia rent out a portion of their house Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 24, 2015
		A look at misconceptions about home insurance coverage for rural homes News1130 \| Aug 17, 2015
		Rent out your home but make sure you’re insured for the orgy Financial Post \| Jul 3, 2015
		Beware: These 14 home features will raise your insurance Financial Post \| May 22, 2015
		B.C. insurer offers home insurance for Airbnb hosts Canadian Underwriter \| Mar 30, 2015
		Is the Industry ready for an earthquake in Quebec? Canadian Underwriter \| Nov 26, 2014
		Most Canadians wrongly believe the government will cover earthquake damage Insurance-Canada.ca \| Sep 2, 2014
		Canadians misunderstand government disaster funding: survey Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 26, 2014
		More than half of polled Canadians misinformed about earthquake coverage Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 26, 2014
		Home sharing growing in popularity News1130 \| Aug 11, 2013
		Square One urges Canadians to confirm coverage before sharing homes Insurance-Canada.ca \| Jul 25, 2013
		Ten ways to cut the cost of home insurance The Globe and Mail \| Apr 22, 2013
		Home insurance clients advised to check coverage before renovating Canadian Underwriter \| Feb 1, 2013
		Canadian on-line insurance activity Insurance-Canada.ca \| Jan 25, 2012
		Insurance company benefits from reducing direct mail The Globe and Mail \| Jan 25, 2013
		Gain insight into fellow members of the alumni community Viewpoints \| Fall 2012
		2013 FORECAST: Rising expectations forcing technological integration Thompson’s World Insurance News \| Jan 7, 2013
		End of earthquake insurance coverage for two BC companies Radio-Canada.ca \| Jan 2, 2013
		The Challenge Revisited The Globe and Mail \| Dec 26, 2012
		Square One is a 2013 ICTA Technology Award Finalist Insurance-Canada.ca \| Dec 13, 2012
		Identity-theft coverage grows along with the crime Vancouver Sun \| Nov 21, 2012
		Many B.C. homeowners not insured for earthquakes CBC News \| Oct 29, 2012
		Most British Columbia residents unprepared for earthquake: Survey Canadian Underwriter \| Oct 15, 2012
		Montreal area earthquake should serve as a “wake-up call” Canadian Underwriter \| Oct 10, 2012
		One-fifth of Alberta and B.C. homeowners do not have right home insurance protection: survey Canadian Underwriter \| Jul 12, 2012
		A landlord’s essential: Tenant’s home insurance Canadian Real Estate Magazine \| Jun 20, 2012
		Landlords who don’t declare secondary suites not covered by insurance Vancouver Sun \| June 5, 2012
		About one-quarter of B.C. homes have rental suites or converted coach houses Canadian Underwriter \| Jun 4, 2012
		1/4 of B.C. homeowners now landlords Canadian Real Estate Magazine \| Jun 4, 2012
		What does a B.C. MBA look like? BC Business \| Apr 2, 2012
		Canadians pay $840 average annually for home insurance InsurEye \| Mar 23, 2012
		Most B.C. homeowners paying for insurance they don’t need or want: survey Canadian Underwriter \| Mar 20, 2012
		Half of all BC homeowners don’t have earthquake insurance Insurance-Canada.ca \| Mar 20, 2012
		BC residents pay most for home insurance in Canada Canadian Underwriter \| Mar 13, 2012
		Half of all BC homeowners don’t have earthquake insurance Canadian Underwriter \| Mar 9, 2012
		About 50% of BC homeowners don’t have earthquake insurance Canadian Underwriter \| Mar 9, 2012
		Is a launch party still a smart way to build buzz? The Globe and Mail \| February 8, 2012
		Hard times trigger changes in insurance choices Financial Post \| January 7, 2012

Press releases

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Steps for homeowners and tenants to recover from overland flooding
Square One | Jun 26, 2018

What Brantford residents can expect following the floods
Square One | Feb 22, 2018

Square One urges those using short-term rental programs to speak with their insurance provider or they may not be covered
Square One | Aug 24, 2017

Square One finds that 80% of Canadians are not properly insuring their belongings while moving to a new home
Square One | Aug 16, 2017

Square One finds that 15% of secondary rental suites in Canada are illegal
Square One | Aug 2, 2017

Recovering from the British Columbia wildfires
Square One | Jul 25, 2017

Dealing with additional expenses after a Mass Evacuation order
Square One | Jul 13, 2017

Families evacuated from their home because of wildfires can expect to suffer $11,300 in financial losses
Square One | Jul 6, 2017

Arizona residents can now buy home insurance online from Square One
Square One | Jul 4, 2017

Square One finds that 41% of renters with roommates don’t have home insurance
Square One | Mar 20, 2017

Square One warns that bike thefts are on the rise
Square One | Jul 28, 2016

Square One warns that BC residents may no longer receive government assistance…
Square One | Jul 4, 2016

What Fort McMurray residents can expect following the wildfire
Square One | May 4, 2016

Square One finds 65% of Canadians wrongfully believe that home insurance protects against flood damage
Square One | Feb 22, 2016

Square One finds 91% of Canadians are unaware of a common home insurance condition…
Square One | Nov 16, 2015

Square One urges those participating in home sharing programs to speak with their insurance providers…
Square One | Aug 26, 2015

Over one-quarter of BC house owners rent out a portion of their home
Square One | Aug 24, 2015

Square One explains how babysitting activities may actually be considered…
Square One | Aug 17, 2015

Square One warns that laneway homeowners may not be fully covered with their current…
Square One | Aug 11, 2015

Square One explains what home insurance coverage is available to Calgary residents affected…
Square One | Oct 12, 2014

A recent survey reveals that 56 percent of Canadians wrongly believe the…
Square One | Aug 24, 2014

Square One warns that power outages from ice storms could lead to frozen pipes
Square One | Dec 24, 2013

Square One provides 10 cost-saving tips to offset rising home insurance rates
Square One | Nov 8, 2013

Participating in a home exchange, hosting a guest, or renting out a room? Speak with…
Square One | Jul 25, 2013

Square One advises flood insurance not available in Canada
Square One | Jun 21, 2013

Square One recognized by Insurance-Canada.ca
Square One | Apr 8, 2013

Renovating your home? Tell your insurance provider
Square One | Feb 1, 2013

Home insurance specialist expands into Saskatchewan
Square One | Feb 1, 2013

Major home insurance providers stop offering earthquake protection in BC
Square One | Dec 18, 2012

Square One accredited by the Better Business Bureau of Mailand BC
Square One | Nov 13, 2012

Square One expands into more BC cities
Square One | Aug 29, 2012

Square One gives away over 525 more blankets
Square One | Aug 29, 2012

Square One gives away over 1,000 blankets
Square One | Aug 15, 2012

One-fifth of home insurance policyholders go without proper protection
Square One | Jul 12, 2012

Square One expands into Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Red Deer
Square One | Jun 28, 2012

Square One gives away 7,000 umbrellas
Square One | Jun 19, 2012

More than half of BC renters go without home insurance
Square One | Jun 19, 2012

Nearly one-quarter of BC house owners rent out a portion of their home
Square One | Jun 4, 2012

What can your home insurance provider do better?
Square One | Apr 20, 2012

Home insurance specialist expands into Alberta
Square One | Apr 16, 2012

Square One donates umbrellas to Coast Mental Health
Square One | Apr 2, 2012

Flash mob a flop so Square One will stick to selling insurance
Square One | Mar 15, 2012

Square One gives away more free umbrellas!
Square One | Mar 15, 2012

BC residents paying for home insurance coverage they don’t need
Square One | Mar 15, 2012

Square One surprises Canada Line commuters with free umbrellas
Square One | Mar 13, 2012

Half of all BC homeowners don’t have earthquake insurance
Square One | Mar 9, 2012

Square One introduces rewards program
Square One | Dec 15, 2011

Top 5 things that make Square One different
Square One | Nov 12, 2011

Home insurance specialist launches in BC
Square One | Oct 5, 2011

		What to do if short-term renters trash your home MoneySense \| Aug 13, 2019
		Vancouver has the highest bike thefts per capita of major Canadian cities Daily Hive \| Aug 9, 2019
		What does Vancouver’s new short-term rental bylaw mean for insurers? Canadian Underwriter \| Apr 24, 2018
		What does Vancouver’s new short-term rental bylaw mean for insurers? Canadian Underwriter \| Apr 24, 2018
		High real estate prices are sparking a surge in unorthodox housing – and new ways to think about insuring a home National Post \| Mar 6, 2018
		New App Helps Decrease Bike Theft in Vancouver by 30%, May Launch in Toronto iPhone in Canada \| Nov 30, 2017
		Airbnb: Who’s covering it? Canadian Underwriter \| Nov 20, 2017
		Newly legalized Airbnb rentals — Who’s insuring them? Canadian Underwriter \| Nov 16, 2017
		InsurTech will “change the way insurance is distributed” Canadian Underwriter \| Oct 3, 2017
		Square One urges those using short-term rental programs to speak with their insurance provider Insurance-Canada.ca \| Aug 28, 2017
		Make sure clients’ belongings are protected during a move Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 25, 2017
		Most Canadians fail to properly insure their belongings while moving homes: Survey Insurance Business Canada \| Aug 18, 2017
		Canadians are not properly insuring their belongings while moving to a new home Insurance-Canada.ca \| Aug 17, 2017
		80% of polled Canadians not properly insuring belongings when moving to new homes Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 16, 2017
		Square One finds that 80% of Canadians are not properly insuring their belongings while moving to a new home National Post \| Aug 16, 2017
		Many homeowners are renting out rooms illegally: poll Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 3, 2017
		17% of secondary rental suites in Ontario, Alberta and B.C. considered illegal: Square One Insurance survey Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 3, 2017
		If you haven’t disclosed your home’s rental suite, you may be breaking the law Global News \| Aug 2, 2017
		Square One finds that 15% of secondary rental suites in Canada are illegal National Post \| Aug 2, 2017
		Evacuated B.C. families can expect $11,300 in financial losses Business News Network \| Jul 10, 2017
		Wildfire evacuees suffer average loss of $11,300: Square One Insurance Canadian Underwriter \| Jul 7, 2017
		Canadians evacuated from homes after a wildfire can expect to suffer $11,300 in financial losses Canadian Underwriter \| Jul 6, 2017
		Elevator injuries are going up – and there’s insurance for that Insurance Business Canada \| May 17, 2017
		Insuring heritage homes – how to break through the complications Insurance Business Canada \| Apr 25, 2017
		Elevator lawsuit offers vital lessons for insurance brokers Insurance Business Canada \| Apr 21, 2017
		Square One finds that 41% of renters with roommates don’t have home insurance ILSTV \| Mar 21, 2017
		Square One finds that 41% of renters with roommates don’t have home insurance National Post \| Mar 20, 2017
		Square One finds it ‘surprising’ how many renters go without home insurance Canadian Underwriter \| Mar 20, 2017
		Does insurance cover for fireworks-related accidents? Insurance Business Canada \| Nov 2, 2016
		Wayne Moriarty: When fireworks fun goes terribly wrong The Province \| Nov 1, 2016
		Airbnb insurance even more essential Insurance Business Canada \| Aug 19, 2016
		Canadian bike thefts jumped 31% in one year Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 16, 2016
		Vancouver has the highest rate for bike thefts in Canada: Insurance study Insurance Business Canada \| Aug 2, 2016
		Vancouver leads the way in bike thefts per capita Business in Vancouver \| Jul 29, 2019
		Bike theft highest in Vancouver: report News1130 \| Jul 28, 2016
		Square One warns that BC residents may no longer receive government assistance for inland flood damage National Post \| Jul 4, 2016
		What insurance coverage is needed during a wildfire News1130 \| May 6, 2016
		Canadians wrongly feel they have flood insurance with their homeowners policies Live Insurance News \| Feb 26, 2016
		Square One finds 65% of Canadians wrongfully believe that home insurance protects against flood damage National Post \| Feb 22, 2016
		65% of Canadians unaware of flood exposure Insurance Business Canada \| Feb 22, 2016
		Surveyed Canadians uninformed about flood damage protection: Square One Canadian Underwriter \| Feb 22, 2016
		91% of homeowners are unaware of this coverage gap Insurance Business Canada \| Nov 17, 2015
		Square One finds 9 in 10 Canadians are unaware of a common home insurance condition… Insurance-Canada.ca \| Nov 17, 2015
		Brokers dissect Airbnb’s new insurance coverage Insurance Business Canada \| Oct 26, 2015
		Pemberton landslide teaches family tough lessons about home insurance News1130 \| Sep 23, 2015
		Laneway homes raise insurance questions MSN News \| Sep 18, 2015
		Growing popularity of laneway houses raises concerns about insurance CTV News \| Sep 18, 2015
		New CMHC rules to increase “income suite” clients Mortgage Broker News \| Aug 28, 2015
		Insurer reacts to key lobbying effort Insurance Business Canada \| Aug 26, 2015
		Secondary suites most common in B.C., says study CBC News \| Aug 25, 2015
		Vancouverites likely to rent out suite, survey finds 24 Hours \| Aug 24, 2015
		B.C. homeowners way more likely to rent out part of their property BC Business \| Aug 24, 2015
		More than 40% of Vancouver house owners rent out parts of their homes: survey Business in Vancouver \| Aug 24, 2015
		About one-quarter of homeowners in British Columbia rent out a portion of their house Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 24, 2015
		A look at misconceptions about home insurance coverage for rural homes News1130 \| Aug 17, 2015
		Rent out your home but make sure you’re insured for the orgy Financial Post \| Jul 3, 2015
		Beware: These 14 home features will raise your insurance Financial Post \| May 22, 2015
		B.C. insurer offers home insurance for Airbnb hosts Canadian Underwriter \| Mar 30, 2015
		Is the Industry ready for an earthquake in Quebec? Canadian Underwriter \| Nov 26, 2014
		Most Canadians wrongly believe the government will cover earthquake damage Insurance-Canada.ca \| Sep 2, 2014
		Canadians misunderstand government disaster funding: survey Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 26, 2014
		More than half of polled Canadians misinformed about earthquake coverage Canadian Underwriter \| Aug 26, 2014
		Home sharing growing in popularity News1130 \| Aug 11, 2013
		Square One urges Canadians to confirm coverage before sharing homes Insurance-Canada.ca \| Jul 25, 2013
		Ten ways to cut the cost of home insurance The Globe and Mail \| Apr 22, 2013
		Home insurance clients advised to check coverage before renovating Canadian Underwriter \| Feb 1, 2013
		Canadian on-line insurance activity Insurance-Canada.ca \| Jan 25, 2012
		Insurance company benefits from reducing direct mail The Globe and Mail \| Jan 25, 2013
		Gain insight into fellow members of the alumni community Viewpoints \| Fall 2012
		2013 FORECAST: Rising expectations forcing technological integration Thompson’s World Insurance News \| Jan 7, 2013
		End of earthquake insurance coverage for two BC companies Radio-Canada.ca \| Jan 2, 2013
		The Challenge Revisited The Globe and Mail \| Dec 26, 2012
		Square One is a 2013 ICTA Technology Award Finalist Insurance-Canada.ca \| Dec 13, 2012
		Identity-theft coverage grows along with the crime Vancouver Sun \| Nov 21, 2012
		Many B.C. homeowners not insured for earthquakes CBC News \| Oct 29, 2012
		Most British Columbia residents unprepared for earthquake: Survey Canadian Underwriter \| Oct 15, 2012
		Montreal area earthquake should serve as a “wake-up call” Canadian Underwriter \| Oct 10, 2012
		One-fifth of Alberta and B.C. homeowners do not have right home insurance protection: survey Canadian Underwriter \| Jul 12, 2012
		A landlord’s essential: Tenant’s home insurance Canadian Real Estate Magazine \| Jun 20, 2012
		Landlords who don’t declare secondary suites not covered by insurance Vancouver Sun \| June 5, 2012
		About one-quarter of B.C. homes have rental suites or converted coach houses Canadian Underwriter \| Jun 4, 2012
		1/4 of B.C. homeowners now landlords Canadian Real Estate Magazine \| Jun 4, 2012
		What does a B.C. MBA look like? BC Business \| Apr 2, 2012
		Canadians pay $840 average annually for home insurance InsurEye \| Mar 23, 2012
		Most B.C. homeowners paying for insurance they don’t need or want: survey Canadian Underwriter \| Mar 20, 2012
		Half of all BC homeowners don’t have earthquake insurance Insurance-Canada.ca \| Mar 20, 2012
		BC residents pay most for home insurance in Canada Canadian Underwriter \| Mar 13, 2012
		Half of all BC homeowners don’t have earthquake insurance Canadian Underwriter \| Mar 9, 2012
		About 50% of BC homeowners don’t have earthquake insurance Canadian Underwriter \| Mar 9, 2012
		Is a launch party still a smart way to build buzz? The Globe and Mail \| February 8, 2012
		Hard times trigger changes in insurance choices Financial Post \| January 7, 2012